card reader stand

Abstract

To provide a card reader stand made of transparent resin and capable of supporting at any angle. [Solution] The card reader stand 1 is made of four transparent resin components: a base 20, a pedestal 40, a support plate 60, and a reader tray 80. The support plate 60 can be supported at any angle, allowing the user to see the IC card reader 2, solving the problems of adverse effects from radio wave absorption and usability and reading accuracy due to physical characteristics. Furthermore, convenience is improved by being compatible with multiple types of card readers 2.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an IC card reader stand that can be supported so as to be able to lean against an IC card at any angle. [Background technology]

[0002] In facilities such as hospitals, IC card readers for use by an unspecified number of people are fixed near the exterior of the housing inside the device, making the IC card reader invisible from the outside and unable to change its angle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2017-174183 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The IC card reader, which is fixed near the exterior of the housing, is not visible to users, making it difficult for manufacturers to promote their products, and since it contains metal parts, there are problems such as the metal absorbing radio waves and adversely affecting reading accuracy.In addition, since the physical characteristics of an unspecified number of users are not uniform, the angle and position when using an IC card differs, which adversely affects usability and reading accuracy. Furthermore, the fact that the card reader stand is dedicated to a specific card reader is also inconvenient for users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention is a card reader stand capable of mounting an IC card reader, comprising: a stand configured to store the IC card reader in a predetermined position; a base rotatably engaged with the stand; and a support plate rotatably engaged with the back of the stand and leaning against at least two protrusions on the base, thereby supporting the stand at any angle relative to the base. The stand is a plate-like member made of transparent resin and is approximately U-shaped. The stand has a card stopper on the front of the stand that allows an IC card to be placed in a predetermined position; a smartphone stopper on the lower end of the front of the stand that allows a smartphone to be placed in a predetermined position; and a support plate on the back of the stand. the card reader stand further comprises a reader slot portion configured to be able to store the IC card reader therein, a pair of fulcrum holes at the lower ends of two opposing sides of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member for rotatably engaging the base, and a pair of support holes in the opposite direction to the lower ends of the two opposing sides of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member for rotatably engaging the support plate, the base being a plate-like member made of transparent resin and further comprising a pair of fulcrum protrusions for rotatably supporting the base and a support bottom portion provided with the protrusions in at least two locations, and the support plate being a plate-like member made of transparent resin and further comprising a pair of support protrusions for rotatably supporting the base. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] As mentioned above, the card reader stand of this invention is made of transparent resin and has a support plate that can be supported at any angle, allowing the user to see the IC card reader, solving the problems of the adverse effects of radio wave absorption and the usability and reading accuracy issues caused by physical characteristics. Furthermore, convenience is improved by being compatible with multiple types of card readers. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] ※↑ 0.4mm solid line, not transparent and not colored. Dotted and dashed lines are 0.2mm [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view of the card reader stand of the present invention; [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a rear view of the card reader stand of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the card reader stand of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a plan view of the card reader stand of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the card reader stand of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of the base of the card reader stand of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view of a support plate of a card reader stand according to the present invention; [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view of a reader tray of a card reader stand according to the present invention; [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the reader tray of the card reader stand of the present invention; [Figure 10] 2 is a bottom view of the reader tray of the card reader stand of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 11] 1 is a perspective view showing the storage state of the card reader stand of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a reference perspective view showing a first embodiment of a card reader stand according to the present invention; [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a reference perspective view showing a second embodiment of the card reader stand of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] A card reader stand to which an IC card reader can be attached includes: a stand provided so that the IC card reader can be stored in a predetermined position; a base rotatably engaged with the stand; and a support plate rotatably engaged with the back surface of the stand and capable of supporting the stand at any angle relative to the base by leaning it against at least two protrusions provided on the base. The stand is a plate-like member made of transparent resin and is approximately U-shaped. The stand includes a card stopper provided on the front surface of the stand so that an IC card can be placed in a predetermined position; a smartphone stopper provided at the lower end of the front surface of the stand so that a smartphone can be placed in a predetermined position; and a reader provided on the back surface of the stand so that the IC card reader can be stored. The card reader stand further includes a card slot portion, a pair of fulcrum holes at the lower ends of two opposing sides of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member for rotatably engaging the base, and a pair of support holes in the opposite direction to the lower ends of the two opposing sides of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member for rotatably engaging the support plate, the base being a plate-like member made of transparent resin and further including a pair of fulcrum protrusions for rotatably supporting the base and a support bottom portion provided with the protrusions in at least two locations, and the support plate being a plate-like member made of transparent resin and further including a pair of support protrusions for rotatably supporting the base. [Example]

[0009] The card reader stand 1 of the present invention is composed of four transparent resin members: a base 20, a base 40, a support plate 60, and a reader tray 80. 1 is a front view of the mount 20 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. A smartphone stopper 21 is disposed at the bottom end of the mount 20. A fulcrum hole 23 penetrates the fulcrum part 22, and the fulcrum part 22 is fitted onto the base 40 to be rotatably locked. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the base 20 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. The card stopper 24 is a protrusion near the center of the surface of the base 20 that prevents the IC card 3 from slipping off when the base 20 is installed at an arbitrary inclination. The reader guide 25 is a protrusion located on the reverse side of the opposing surface of the base 20. The end guide 26 prevents the card reader 2 from slipping off when the base 20 is installed at an arbitrary inclination. The reader slot portion 27 is a space for accommodating the card reader 2 or reader tray 80, defined by three surfaces of the base 20 and five surfaces: the reader guide 25 and the end guide 26, and includes a slide groove 30 for sliding the reader tray. The support portion 28 has a support hole 29 penetrating it, which rotatably engages the support plate 60. 3 is a right side view of the base of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. The left side view is omitted because it is a symmetrical view. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the base 20 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the base 20 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the base 40 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. The base 40 is a generally plate-shaped member, so will be explained using a perspective view. The fulcrum protrusion 41 is a cylindrical projection that is inserted into the fulcrum hole 23 to rotatably lock the base 20. The standing wall 42 functions as a cushion when the base 20 is fitted onto the outside. The support bottom 43 has multiple triangular protrusions 44, which allow the position of the support plate 60 to be adjusted. The battery installation section 45 is provided so that a mobile battery 5 can be installed. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the support plate 60 of the card reader stand 1 of the present invention. Because the support plate 60 is a generally plate-shaped member, it will be explained using a perspective view. The support protrusion 61 is a cylindrical protrusion that is inserted into the support hole 29 and is rotatably engaged with the base 20. The notch 62 functions as a cushion when fitted into the base 20. The channel 63 is provided to increase the contact points with the protrusion 44. The opening 64 is provided so that an extra USB cable included with the card reader 2 and a cable connecting the card reader 2 to the mobile battery 5 can be stored in the excess space. The power supply hole 65a and the power supply hole 62b are provided so that a power supply cable that supplies power to the mobile battery 5 can be clipped, making it possible to accommodate multiple mobile batteries with different cable positions. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the reader tray of the card reader stand of the present invention. The reader tray 80 is a bezel-shaped member, so it will be explained using a perspective view. The reader tray 80 is formed at an L-angle so that it surrounds the four sides and the bottom. The outer dimensions of the reader tray 80 are limited to a size that can be slid into the reader slot portion 27 for installation. The inner dimensions of the reader tray 80 are intended to accommodate the sizes of multiple types of card readers 2 in addition to the second embodiment described below. The cable notch 81 is provided so as not to interfere with the cable connection of a thin card reader 2. The slot guide portion 82 is attached to the stand 20 by sliding it along the slide groove 30 formed by the reader guide 25 and the stand 20. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the reader tray of the card reader stand of the present invention. 10 is a bottom view of the reader tray of the card reader stand of the present invention. The tray opening 83 is smaller than the card reader 2, preventing the card reader 2 from falling while also ensuring that the heat dissipation performance of the card reader 2 is not reduced.

[0010] FIG. 11 is a perspective view for reference showing the storage state of the card reader stand of the present invention. 12 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the card reader stand of the present invention, which does not use the reader tray 80. Figure 13 is a reference perspective view showing a second embodiment of the card reader stand of the present invention. This embodiment utilizes a reader tray 80. It is used when using a card reader 2 different from that of the first embodiment. In addition, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the reader tray 80 can be manufactured with multiple internal dimensions, making it possible to accommodate various card readers 2 other than those of the second embodiment shown in this figure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0011] 1 card reader stand 2. Card Reader 3. IC card 4. Smartphones 5. Mobile battery 20 Mounting stand 21 Smartphone Stopper 22 Fulcrum 23 Support hole 24 Card Stopper 25 Leader's Guide 26 End guide 27 Leader slot section 28 Support part 29 Support hole 30 Slide groove 40 pedestal 41 Support convex part 42 Standing Wall 43 Support bottom 44 Protrusion 45 Battery installation section 60 Support plate 61 Support protrusion 62 Notch 63 channels 64 Aperture 65a Power hole 65b Power hole 80 Reader Tray 81 Cable notch 82 Slot guide part 83 Tray opening

Claims

1. A card reader stand to which an IC card reader can be attached, The IC card reader includes a stand that is provided so as to be able to store the IC card reader at a predetermined position, a base that is rotatably engaged with the stand, and a support plate that is rotatably engaged with the back surface of the stand and that can be leaned against at least two protrusions provided on the base, thereby supporting the stand at any angle relative to the base, The stand is a plate-like member made of transparent resin and having a substantially U-shape, a card stopper provided on the front surface of the stand so that an IC card can be placed at a predetermined position; A smartphone stopper provided at the lower end of the front surface of the stand so that the smartphone can be placed in a predetermined position; a reader slot portion provided on the rear surface of the stand so that the IC card reader can be stored therein; a pair of fulcrum holes for rotatably engaging the base at lower ends of two opposing surfaces of the substantially U-shaped plate-like member; a pair of support holes for rotatably engaging the support plate in a direction opposite to the lower end portions of the two opposing surfaces of the substantially U-shaped plate-shaped member, The base is a plate-shaped member made of transparent resin, a pair of fulcrum protrusions that rotatably support the base; a support bottom portion provided with the at least two protrusions, The support plate is a plate-shaped member made of transparent resin, The card reader stand further comprises a pair of support protrusions for rotatably supporting the base.

2. 2. The card reader stand according to claim 1, wherein the IC card reader can be stored in a substantially box-like shape by rotating the support plate to a rotation limit on the lower end side of the stand.

3. The reader slot portion is a space partitioned by a rear surface of the base, two opposing surfaces of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member, reader guides protruding at predetermined positions on the two opposing surfaces of the approximately U-shaped plate-like member, and end guides protruding at predetermined positions on the rear surface of the base, 3. The card reader stand according to claim 1, wherein the IC card reader or reader tray is slid and attached from the upper end side of the stand.

4. The reader tray is a bezel-shaped member made of transparent resin, 4. The card reader stand according to claim 1, wherein the outer dimensions of the card reader stand are such that the IC card readers can be housed in the reader slot portion, and at least two different sizes of IC card readers can be mounted inside the bezel.

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